Jose Barrum was 17 when he was killed in Chicago on October 6, 2007. His death was recorded by the Chicago Police Department through the CLEAR system and is presented as part of the year’s broader pattern of youth victims of street violence.

It notes that numerous homicides that year involved firearms and occurred on the South and West Sides, and that police and community groups were working on both enforcement and prevention amid persistent social and economic challenges.

If anyone knew Jose, his whereabouts that day, or has information about this killing, please share what is known with investigators.